acquainted
Americanadjective
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having personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.; informed (usually followed bywith ).
to be acquainted with law.
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brought into social contact; made familiar.
people acquainted through mutual friends.
adjective
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(sometimes foll by with) on terms of familiarity but not intimacy
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(foll by with) having knowledge or experience (of); familiar (with)
Other Word Forms
- acquaintedness noun
- half-acquainted adjective
- quasi-acquainted adjective
- unacquainted adjective
- well-acquainted adjective
Etymology
Origin of acquainted
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; acquaint + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Malik is intimately acquainted with the stigma and social isolation she talks about.
From BBC
As president and CEO of the NAACP, America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, Derrick Johnson is well acquainted with the struggles and dangers of this moment.
From Salon
The two lingered like new friends wanting to get acquainted, swimming around me with slow but powerful undulations, their grace astounding.
From Literature
I’m friendly with zero country superstars, but I’m acquainted with a Jelly Roll or two.
From Salon
Bill Clinton has previously said he was acquainted with Epstein, but never visited his island.
From Salon
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